14/03/2026
🎛 Why should you start mixing quieter?
Many beginners push their kick to -3 dB or -6 dB.
But in my lessons I often start around -10 dB.
Why?
Because music needs space to breathe.
If you start too loud, every new sound pushes the mix closer to 0 dB (the red zone).
Then your track has no room to move.
But when you start lower, something magical happens:
• Your sounds can grow
• Your mix can breathe
• Your track gains dynamic range
Dynamic range is what makes music feel alive.
So sometimes stepping backwards actually gives you more power later.
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